This classic no-bake dessert combines tender baked apples with a creamy, spiced pudding filling. It offers all the comforting warmth of apple pie without turning on the oven for hours. The sweetness of the apples balances perfectly with the vanilla and peach gelatin, creating a light yet satisfying treat. Ideal for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need a quick dessert solution. It’s refreshing, easy to assemble, and disappears quickly from the serving platter. A nostalgic favorite that feels both homemade and effortless.
Icebox Apple Pie
Description
This classic no-bake dessert combines tender baked apples with a creamy, spiced pudding filling. It offers all the comforting warmth of apple pie without turning on the oven for hours. The sweetness of the apples balances perfectly with the vanilla and peach gelatin, creating a light yet satisfying treat. Ideal for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need a quick dessert solution. It&# 226;ÂÂs refreshing, easy to assemble, and disappears quickly from the serving platter. A nostalgic favorite that feels both homemade and effortless.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel, core, and slice the baking apples.
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Place the sliced apples in a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Drain well, reserving the cooking liquid if desired for extra flavor, and let the apples cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked apples with 3 oz of Peach Jello and 3 oz of Cook & Serve Vanilla pudding mix according to the package directions on the pudding mix (usually involving boiling milk or water).
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Stir gently until the pudding mix is fully incorporated and the mixture begins to thicken.
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Spoon the apple-pudding mixture into a 9" baked pastry shell.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
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Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 140.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.8g13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 27.0g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure you use "Cook & Serve" vanilla pudding mix, not instant, as the cooking process helps set the texture properly with the gelatin.
For a vegan version, use margarine instead of butter and ensure your pudding mix and Jello are plant-based (standard gelatin is not vegan; use agar-agar or vegan gelatin alternatives if strict veganism is required, though the tags suggest this might be a standard recipe labeled incorrectly or using specific vegan brands).
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
If the filling seems too loose after an hour, refrigerate longer. The gelatin needs time to set fully.
